A cow-calf producer derives their primary income from the number of calves born into the herd each year, and one of the major limiting factors to this endeavour is bull breeding soundness or simply put, its lack of fertility.
Month: June 2024
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Meatco losing cattle at Zambezi quarantine camp…local farmers affected
The Namibian Police in the Zambezi region have advised the country’s leading meat-processing and marketing entity Meatco to urgently beef up its security at the Kopano Quarantine Camp, where stock theft has become rampant.
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New veterinary council members told to uphold standards
Newly-appointed members of the Namibian Veterinary Council were reminded of their overarching responsibilities in ensuring the country remains well on track in terms of setting global standards for the veterinary profession.
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More regions propose splitting
A growing number of residents and organisations are calling for the creation of new regions and constituencies to accelerate development planning, and strengthen governance at the regional and local level.
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Swartbooi urges investment in human resources
Landless People’s Movement leader and chief change campaigner Bernadus Swartbooi has suggested that Namibia puts more emphasis on developing human resources than only focusing on infrastructure development, as human development can help citizens drive economic development.
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Fishermen demand return to sea
Hundreds of out-of-work fishermen, who are fed-up with the perceived lack of progress on their years-long fight to be given work, came to Windhoek yesterday for a peaceful demonstration and to demand their return to the sea.
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Fishrot accused fail to stop general populace move
The Fishrot accused who are not former Cabinet members have lost their attempt to stop prison officials from relocating them to the Windhoek Correctional Service’s general population of the trial- awaiting section.
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Chinese accused claims assault in custody
One of the Chinese citizens currently still in custody over the cryptocurrency scam that involved about 80 Namibian students, was allegedly assaulted on Thursday night in the cells at the Windhoek police station.
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Oshakati hospital to get dialysis unit
In the quest to deliver high-quality dialysis care to patients, the Ministry of Health and Social Services is in the process of completing a 12 -chair dialysis unit at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital.
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Collaboration key in addressing Erongo farmers’ challenges
Farmers in the Erongo region, including commercial, communal and resettled farmers, met Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Omaruru last week to discuss ongoing challenges.